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Fabrics by Durability Ratings

Abrasion testing is done by rubbing a fabric to determine how long the fabric will last before showing wear. The higher the rub count, the longer it will last. There are two standard methods of testing: Wyzenbeek and Martindale. Look for the terms Double Rubs or DR. Typically when a fabric is an upholstery fabric it will always have a double rub rating, however some drapery fabrics will also show a double rub test rating which are typically in the range of 10,000 or less.

Heavy Duty Fabrics

21,000 to 50,000 Double Rubs
Residential and Commercial use. Fabrics that can withstand kids and pets (with exceptions of course).

High Performance Fabrics

51,000 to 80,000 Double Rubs
Resisdential upholstery for regular use. Office and Public Seating

High Wear Commercial Upholstery Fabrics

80,000+ Double Rubs
Commercial grade heavy duty fabrics.

Light Duty Fabrics

5,000 to 9,000 Double Rubs
Multipurpose fabrics for occasional use furniture and pillows.

Medium Duty Fabrics

10,000 to 20,000 Double Rubs
Upholstery fabrics for the home.

Durables IV

Charlotte Fabrics Durables IV Contract and commercial patterns, colors and textures.

Endurepel Fabrics

ABBEYSHEA Endurepel™ Fabrics includes performance finish that makes furniture easier to clean and features anti-microbial and anti-backterial properties.

Fundamentals - Contract

Scalamandre Fabrics Fundamentals - Contract includes a range of contract grade upholstery fabrics.

The Wyzenbeek double rub test is a back and forth rub while the Martindale test rubs in a figure eight pattern. The higher the double rub test rating the longer the fabric will last.